'This isn't the time to be posting pictures of yourself!' Louis Tomlinson's ex Briana Jungwirth is trolled for sharing a selfie...  hours after her heartfelt tribute to his late mother Johannah

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The mother of grieving Louis Tomlinson’s infant son has been slammed by social media followers after sharing a picture of herself apparently stifling a laugh.

In a shot posted on Saturday evening, Briana Jungwirth, who shares 11-month old Freddie with the One Direction star, is seen cupping her hands over her mouth while smiling broadly.

The post came hours after an emotional Louis dedicated his latest X Factor performance to mother Johannah Deakin, who lost her battle with leukemia on Wednesday morning.  

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The mother of grieving Louis Tomlinson’s infant son has been slammed by a minority of social media followers after sharing a picture of herself apparently stifling a laugh,

Despite posting a series of heartfelt messages to both Louis and Johannah, the American stylist, 24, faced the wrath of aggrieved fans for her perceived insensitivity. 

'Posting irrelevant s**t when the father of your child just lost a loved one. okay!' wrote one. 

Another raged: 'laughing when Freddie's grand mother died... That feels bad and wrong.' 

Elsewhere the brunette was chastised for having the temerity to post a shot of herself on her own social media feed, with one Instagram user writing:  'This isn't the time to be posting pics of yourself, for god's sake.' 

Emotional: Briana Jungwirth has paid tribute to Louis Tomlinson's mother, Johannah Deakin, who sadly passed away on Wednesday, aged 43

Seemingly in agreement, another added: 'girl just stop that's weird 7 kids literally lost there mom shut up.' 

Sharing a lengthy tirade, one follower implored her to remove the post,writing: 'yeh I know it wasn't ur mum that died but this is not ur way of mourning, if u did actually care u wouldn't of even put this up in the first place, its far too soon to post this, u should be there for Louis and the family not going out for friends.

'Louis and his family is going through a tough time, u came apart of the family when Freddie was born, so just mourn in another way instead of posting a picture of u laughing, it just seems far too wrong at this moment, if u decided to post it in a few weeks u wouldn't be getting so much criticism.  

Heartfelt: Briana shared a heartfelt message on Instagram following Johannah's passing

Support: Briana's step father took to the social media platform to share his condolences 

'Just take it down and be with YOUR family at this hard time in their life. When Freddie ask about his grandmother when he is older what r u going to tell him, u going to tell him that u weren't there for his father and his family so stop Briana. Just take it down!!!!' (sic)

However many fans defended Briana, who shared a loving tribute to Joahannah shortly after her death of leukemia was made public. 

'obviously not laughing about that, she wrote something beautiful about Johanna on her Twitter but it wasn't her mum it was Louis's so she obviously not going to be as sad as he is,' wrote one.  

Addressing the photo, another added: 'she's wearing black which could mean she's mourning. That doesn't mean she can't be happy. 

Compassion: Niall Horan took to Twitter to send Louis some much needed support

'What if freddie said his first words properly and it's made her really happy? I'm sure Johanna would want to make sure her grandson isn't around any negativity.' 

Another wore: 'Funny thing that's you all blaming Briana on everything let her life seriously grow up and leave her alone.' 

Briana took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message on Saturday after One Direction star Louis' mother lost her secret battle with leukaemia.

She wrote: 'My heart aches. Every time I look at Freddie, I see you in him Jay. I will always remember the times we shared and the talks we had.' 

Paying respect: Cheryl - who is expecting a baby with Louis Tomlinson's One Direction bandmate Liam Payne - paid tribute to Louis' late mother on Friday

'I looked up to you and sadly only knowing you for a short time, I aspired to be just like you in a mother to Freddie.

Adding: 'I promise to share with him all of what I know of you including your beautiful attributes. We both loved you very much. You'll always stay close forever in our hearts.'

While Briana's step-father Brett Clarke shared an emotional message on the social media platform alongside a picture of late Johannah and her husband Dan Deakin.

'My heart goes out to the whole Tomlinson-Deakin family. Although I didn't get to spend as much time with her as I wanted she always made my family and I feel special,' he wrote. 'She was warm, funny and selfless. She raised a whole group of Legends and was more than a mom to her children but also a friend.' 

'She always put her kids first and was more than a awesome mom. Her whole life was about her kids and her husband Dan. 

Loving: Briana shares 11-month old Freddie with One Direction star Louis 

'I put this here in promise to love more like you, to be more humble like you, to be more compassionate about others like you did and maybe pass on a little of your legacy to be more selfless like you were. #ripjohannah #familyovereverything #lovelikejay'.

The tributes for Louis's mother continued as his former One Direction band mate Niall Horan shared an emotional tribute on Twitter to his  28 million followers. 

'Very sad news . Louis I love you mate and I'm / all of us are here for you all the way . You're mum was an incredible person,' he shared. 'Thinking of you and your family .love from my family to yours..'.

Previously: Los Angeles based Briana fell pregnant after a brief fling with the singer 

Meanwhile, Cheryl has reached out to Louis Tomlinson with a touching message following his mother death.

Taking to Twitter on Friday after the news was released, the pop star - who is expecting a baby with Louis' One Direction bandmate - wrote: 'My heart breaks for you. I am so sorry. 

'My thoughts are with you and your loved ones at this incredibly tragic time.' 

Cheryl first met Louis when he auditioned for the X Factor at 18 years old, and has remained a big part of the lives of all the One Direction stars. 

Liam also took to Twitter, posting a note which read: 'Louis, I'm so sorry for you my brother my heart aches for you, just know I love you the same from a million miles away as i do right next to you. 

'I'm always here for you through everything as you have been for me. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this incredibly sad time I can't begin to imagine what you are all going through. 

'Rip Johanna you are forever in my thoughts.'

Heartbreak: Louis' mother Johannah Deakin has died after a battle with leukaemia at the age of 43

She was not the only star to pay her respects to Louis' mother, with Louis' former bandmate, Zayn Malik - who famously feuded with the star - paying tribute. 

He wrote: '@Louis_Tomlinson love you bro! All of your family is in my prayers. proud of your strength and know your mum is too x'

Simon Cowell - who mentored One Direction and has them on his record label - wrote: 'Heartbroken for you @louis_tomlinson. Your mum Jay was an incredible person. Sending you all my love.' 

Sweet words: Cheryl reached out to Louis with a touching message on Twitter 

Supportive: Louis bandmate Liam also shared a touching tribute 

Spreading love: Liam's elder sister Ruth said she was lost for words at the news 

One Direction’s songwriter Savan who wrote What Makes You Beautiful and was the band's singing coach on X Factor also took to Twitter, posting '@Louis_Tomlinson your family is in my prayers. So sorry for your loss, she was such a sweet and caring person. And was so proud of you.' 

Liam Payne's elder sister Ruth also paid her respects, posting: 'When there are no words there is always love, god bless you all! #RIPJohannah.' 

Ronan Keating also took to Twitter, with the Boyzone star, posting: 'My Heart goes out to Louis Tomlinson and his family at this time. Heartbreaking.'

Piers Morgan wrote: What sad, shocking news. Deepest sympathy to @louis_tomlinson & all his family'. 

Building bridges: Louis' former bandmate, Zayn Malik - who famously feuded with the star - began to heal their rift as he paid tribute to Johannah

Sending love: Simon Cowell - who mentored One Direction and has them on his record label - posted a sweet tribute where he referred to Louis' mother as an 'incredible person' 

Paying respect: One Direction’s songwriter Savan who wrote What Makes You Beautiful and was the band's singing coach on X Factor also took to Twitter

The Wanted's Nathan Sykes wrote: 'Thoughts are with @louis_tomlinson today. Heartbreaking news.' 

Take That's Howard Donald posted: '@Louis_Tomlinson sending you strength to you and your family.'

Union J's JJ Hamblett wrote: 'My thoughts are with Louis Tomlinson and his family, such sad news!!!'

Members of the X Factor family were also quick to offer Louis some kind words.  

Duo Jedward - who appeared on series six -  shared a tweet that Johannah had sent them about being mother of twins which read: '@planetjedward That is true! Louis (One Direction) has identical twin sisters! They said Jedward have the same faces like us :o) Louis Mum x'

Above the message, they added: 'Sending All The Love in the world to @Louis_Tomlinson Rest in Peace @JohannahDarling.'

Reminscing: Duo Jedward - who appeared on series six - shared a tweet that Johannah had sent them about being mother of twins

RIP: Members of the X Factor family were also quick to offer Louis some kind words. Lauren Platt, who appeared on Series 11 of the show, took to Twitter 

Lauren Platt, who appeared on Series 11 of the show, wrote: 'Thoughts are with @Louis_Tomlinson and his family on this tragic day. I'm so sorry for your loss #RIPJohannah.'

Ben Haenow, Series 11 winner posted: '@Louis_Tomlinson sending love and thoughts to you and family.' 

Series seven contestant Katie Waissel also shared a sweet message

Thinking of him: Series 11 winner Ben Haenow shared a sweet message 

Sending prayers: Series seven contestant Katie Waissel also shared a sweet message 

Louis' mother Johannah died after a battle with leukaemia at the age of 43.

The midwife passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, it was confirmed in a statement to MailOnline on Friday.

As well as One Direction star Louis, 24, she leaves behind six other children, Lottie, 18, Felicite, 16, twins Daisy and Phoebe, both 12, and twins Ernest and Doris, both aged two, who she gave birth to prematurely in 2014. She was also grandmother to Louis' ten-month-old son Freddie.

Beloved: Two weeks ago Louis, who lives in Los Angeles to be near to his son Freddie, shared an Instagram photo with his mother, alongside the caption: 'My mother looking gorgeous before the Brits earlier this year. I love you and miss you so much!'

Louis will perform at the X Factor final on Saturday night in tribute to his late mother. The performance was previously scheduled, with Johannah said to be looking forward to seeing her son back on the stage where he first shot to fame.

The statement released to MailOnline on Friday reads: 'It is with immeasurable sadness that Johannah Deakin's family said goodbye to Johannah in the early hours of Wednesday 7th December 2016.'

'Earlier this year Johannah was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of leukaemia that required immediate and continuous treatment. We respectfully request that the family are given time and space to grieve in private.'

Doting son: Louis was best man at his mother's wedding to Dr Dan Deakin in July 2014

Johannah’s husband Dan Deakin added: 'Johannah was first and foremost a truly amazing mother to seven children – Louis (24), Lottie (18), Félicité (16), and two sets of twins, Phoebe and Daisy (12) and Ernest and Doris (2) - whose individual talents and success are testament to the principles and beliefs she instilled in them. She was also an incredibly proud grandmother to Freddie.

'Incredibly selfless, she would always look to put other people before herself. She desired nothing more than for everyone around her to be happy and loving. She worked tirelessly on numerous charity campaigns, creating memories for many individuals and their families.'

'It wasn't uncommon for Johannah to hear through the media of an individual in need of assistance, and she would immediately make it her objective to get that person what they often desperately needed, and rarely without success.'

Family: As well as Louis she leaves behind six other children, Lottie, 18, Felicite, 16, twins Daisy and Phoebe, both 12, and twins Ernest and Doris, both aged two, who she gave birth to prematurely in 2014. She was also grandmother to Louis' ten-month-old son Freddie

Married: In 2013, Johannah announced her engagement to Doctor Dan Deakin and that the couple were expecting twins

'These are the things that made Johannah happy and content in life, and all of which for me made her simply the perfect wife and best friend to face each day with.'

'I thoroughly loved walking through life with her, and though five years was far too short a time, during that time we had so many lifetimes worth of happiness, adventures, and memories.'

'We would like to send our sincere thanks to Professor Steve Mackinnon and his team at University College London Hospital where Johannah was hospitalised since May. And during the last few weeks Professor John Snowden and his colleagues at Royal Hallamshire Hospital Sheffield.' 

Mum of seven: Johannah gave birth to her youngest children - her twins Ernest and Doris two years ago

Selfless: Johannah's husband Dan called his wife: 'Incredibly selfless, she would always look to put other people before herself'

Campaigns: 'It wasn't uncommon for Johannah to hear through the media of an individual in need of assistance, and she would immediately make it her objective to get that person what they often desperately needed, and rarely without success,' Dan added

Two weeks ago Louis, who lives in Los Angeles to be near to his son Freddie, shared an Instagram photo with his mother, alongside the caption: 

'My mother looking gorgeous before the Brits earlier this year. I love you and miss you so much!' 

Five weeks ago, in what was her last Instagram post, Johannah shared a shot of her One Direction singer son alongside the simple caption: 'My perfect boy.'

Her Instagram profile reads: 'Mummy to 7 stars & 1 little grand star.' 

Johannah's 16-year-old daughter Felicite tweeted on Thursday night, sharing a heartbreak emoji. 

In 2013, Johannah announced her engagement to Doctor Dan Deakin and that the couple were expecting twins.

Their wedding in July 2014 saw her son as best man, while Louis' band mates, Harry Styles, Liam Payne and Niall Horan all attended. 

Born Johannah Poulston on March 25 1973, she grew up in Doncaster in South Yorkshire.

She worked as a midwife and a TV assistant during her career.

Johannah gave birth to Louis when she was 18, but split from his biological father Troy Austin, in 1997 when he was aged just five.

She then had four children with Mark Tomlinson, who Louis considers his real father, -  Charlotte, Felicity and twins Phoebe and Daisy. 

Johannah worked as a midwife and a TV assistant during her career

Johannah and second husband Dan Deakin had twins Ernest and Doris on February 10 2014. 

Devoted to her family, Johannah told Sugarscape that she couldn't have been more proud of her eldest child, Louis. 

Calling him 'a really nice lovely brother,' she went on to say that the 1D star always offered to pay for his sister's trips at school.

'He always asks me, "Tell me what trips they've got, where do they want to go? Let me use my money to pay for their trips",'  Johannah said.

'He's always been like that. he's not a materialistic person himself, but he likes to give people things. He spoils me and the girls and he's happiest doing that.' 

Proud: Devoted to her family, Johannah told Sugarscape a few years ago that Louis 'spoiled' her and his younger sisters (pictured)

Daughter: Johannah's 16-year-old daughter Felicite tweeted on Thursday, the day after Johannah's death, sharing a heartbreak emoji

Eldest: Johannah was supportive of her son's globe-trotting career and visited him at his new home in Los Angeles regularly 

In January Sarah Hext revealed how Johannah and Louis supported her family when her nine-year-old son died from a rare form of cancer.

Ms Hext told the Huffington Post that the 1D star and his mother changed her son's life before his death in November 2015, after Sarah and Johannah met at a charity event in 2014.

Explaining that Louis and his mother created 'precious memories' with the youngster and his twin brother Spencer, who were both born with Down's Syndrome, Ms Hext revealed that the family attended events as Louis' guests and were treated to a trip to Disneyland.

'Louis and Johannah have given us precious memories with Harvey and all of our children and that is priceless, we have so many beautiful photos of Harvey to look back on in some amazing places,' Sarah told the publication.

'People don't know the real Louis, Jay has told me that when Louis suffers a bad press day he says to her "come on mum, let's make someone happy today." That's the kind of man Louis is,' Sarah said, adding: 'Louis Tomlinson is very grounded, he is family orientated and both Louis and Jay hold a very special place in my family's hearts.'

Family time: Johannah was devoted to supporting her family and others, reaching out to children in need online and through charity work with her son

Good deeds: In January Sarah Hext revealed how Johannah and Louis supported her family when her nine-year-old son died from a rare form of cancer

Grandmother: Johannah was a grandmother to Louis' son Freddie, who was born in January and lives in Los Angeles with his mother Briana Jungwirth

Talented: Louis' sister Lottie Tomlinson, 18, is a beauty blogger and makeup artist